The moment you realize that your "caring" school really DOESN'T CARE, at all, about your kid. Ouch.
I remember that moment so well. When Dd(now12) was in third grade and I was talking to the principal about ANY kind of acceleration, she said "Well my son who is just as smart as your child didn't learn anything all year in 7th grade but he turned out just fine....blah, blah, blah" I felt sick and knew that I would never get anywhere because nobody really cared about the kids actually learning. I really feel your frustration and disappointment. We moved Dd to a gifted school and she blossomed. Good luck!
Wow. Just wow. There is so much wrong wrapped up in that principal's comment. For her son as well as for all children.
